Frank Yan of Sacramento on Achieving Happiness

For a start, Frank questions. It is really possible to divide every kind of happiness and suffering into two main categories: mental and physical? Of the two, it is the mind that exerts the greatest influence on most of us. Nevertheless, we are either gravely deprived or ill of basic necessities, that our physical condition plays a secondary role in our life. If the body is in the state of content, we virtually ignore it. The mind, however, registers every moments of an event, no matter how small or how bigl. Hence, we should all devote our most serious efforts to bringing about mental peace in Sacramento or anywhere we are.

From Frank’s own limited and gained experience, he has found that the greatest degree of inner tranquility comes from the development of love and compassion from within. The more and more we care for the happiness of others, the greater our own sense of well-being becomes. Cultivating a close, warm-hearted feeling for others automatically puts our mind at ease, as Frank Yan will say. This helps remove whatever fears or insecurities we may have and gives us the strength to cope with any obstacles we ever encounter. It is the ultimate source of success in life.


As long as we live in Sacramento or anywhere in this world we are bound to encounter problems. This is natural, problems will come and problems disappear. If, at any time we lose hope, become discouraged, we begin to diminish our ability to face our own difficulties we face. If, on the other hand, we remember that it is not just ourselves but every one who has to undergo the suffering, this more realistic perspective it will increase our determination and capacity to overcome the troubles. Indeed, with this attitude, each and every new obstacle can be seen as yet another valuable opportunity to improve our minds.


Thus we can strive gradually to become more compassionate, that is we can develop both genuine sympathy for others suffering and this will to help remove their pain. As a result, our own serenity and inner strength will increase. Frank Yan sees happiness wherever he is. Whether in his home in Sacramento or deep far beyond across globe.